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Police Department hiring done in fair manner
      Williamsville, Sweet Home and Amherst are some of the most diversified school districts in Western New York, bringing together a melting pot of races, ethnicities and religions. But when it comes to employees of the town of Amherst, the same, according to Council Member Dan Ward, can't be said.
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Spindle items
      + BRING IT ON - I welcome the beeping cars until 1 a.m., the shouts from Elmwood Avenue audible from my apartment and the crowds at the bars and restaurants. All in the name of National Hockey League playoffs, with our Buffalo Sabres leading the NHL. Admit it, your daily routine as you know it comes to an end when the puck drops tomorrow night.
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago April 13, 1882 It is with sincere sorrow that we write the words that announce the death of Mr. Sidney Parker, which occurred about 11 o'clock Tuesday night, of typhoid fever. He was 23 years, 9 months and 21 days old, being born in the Town of Clarence. He later moved to Williamsville, where he married Miss Annie Wetzel, who, with a young son, survives him.
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Politicians find out parenting is demanding, rewarding
      There are three roles in life I never wished to fulfill: restaurant waiter, apartment landlord and parent. The first always seem to be subjected to far too much grief, for too little reward, over things largely out of their control.
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Increase in state aid helps Sweet Home budget picture
      Each April, the Sweet Home School Board adopts the proposed budget for the next school year, which is voted on by the community one month later. School budget adoption is one of the most demanding jobs a board faces.
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Exercise is key for community's seniors
      Spring is upon us in Erie County, one of the great benefits of living in a region with four full seasons. This is also a time of many positive things happening in Erie County government. An outstanding example is our senior fitness program, now boasting more than 3,000 registered participants.
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